Sam challenges Becky on cancer statistics, her early teen history, and sci-fi themed Jewish rituals, while Dave questions Sam’s political aspirations. We follow up on concerns about egging political enemies.

Becky, Dan, and Josh ponder personhood for non-human animals, and the meaning of justice. Josh gets irate over Operation Carwash that set the scene for Bolsonaro in Brazil, and Becky and Dan sway him from a biblically inspired diet. Becky fails to divide by 3.

Ranjan returns after more than a year to yell with Sam about inane politics, the nature of relationships when spouses publicly disagree, and how to measure mass.  Sam asks Ranjan and his partner Myisha about their parenting perspectives regarding religion and authority.

WARNING: Turn off your smart devices before listening to this episode!  Sam, Josh, and Meredith address social and service niches the atheist community could grow into, as well as spinning cat-powered robots, and hypothesized biological programming. They discuss a Tenn. atheist candidate, atheist morality, a Trumpian parade, and anti-vaxxers.

Sam, Josh, Wes, Meredith, and Becky celebrate the solstice with a live show in Pasco with the TriCity Freethinkers. They muse about stolen holiday displays, defy god-belief through peculiar respiration, and entertain challenging audience questions.  Sam and Becky wrap up with reflections from 2017 and look forward to the new year.